parliament

🇬🇧 UK/'pɑ:lәmәnt/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The elected or appointed legislative body of a country that makes laws and debates national issues

议会,国会

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
parliamentother
=parliament

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The new legislation was passed by parliament with overwhelming support.

  • 2.

    Parliament must approve the national budget before the fiscal year begins.

  • 3.

    Members of parliament debated the controversial healthcare reform proposal.

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